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- the partial discharge recognition method allows the recognition of partial discharge sources using an existing convolutional neural network, previously adapted and subsequently trained by means of graphic representations of real partial discharge signals from known and acquired sources in electrical networks.
- a partial discharge is a phenomenon of dielectric breakdown that is confined and located in the region of an insulating medium, between two conductors that are at different potential. Partial discharge phenomena are in most cases due to insulation defects in the elements that are part of an electrical network, and these elements may consist of, for example, cables, transformers, switches, electrical connections, etc.
- Partial discharges can be characterized in three types depending on the properties of the medium between the conductive parts. They can be external, also called corona, which normally occur by the process of ionization of the air contained between the conductive parts. They can also be superficial, produced on the contact surface of two different insulating materials, or they can be internal, produced in internal cavities of a solid dielectric material.
- Partial discharges have harmful effects on the environment in which they occur. In a solid or liquid medium, they produce a slow but continuous degradation, which ends in the total dielectric breakdown of the insulating medium. In a gaseous medium, such as air, partial discharges produce the well-known corona discharge, which has consequences that can be directly observed by sight, sound or smell. However, there are other consequences that are not detectable with the naked eye, such as heat generation, power losses, mechanical erosion of the surfaces that are ionically bombarded, interference with radio waves, etc.
- CNN convolutional neural network
- CNNs have improved their performance in classifying partial discharges, that is, in their function of recognizing the sources of partial discharges.
- CNNs have to be previously trained by means of images that represent the signals of known partial discharge sources, and in this sense, there are examples of partial discharge recognition methods that use as input for CNN training images of simulated partial discharge signals, i.e. not acquired from a power grid.
- the use of non-real signals in the CNN training step has the disadvantage that later, when performing recognition of signals acquired by sensors in the field, the accuracy of the result or "output" obtained is lower or the result is less reliable.
- images of real partial discharge signals acquired by sensors in the field are used as input for CNN training, thus increasing the accuracy of the results obtained in partial discharge recognitions.
- the PRPD (technique called "phase-resolved partial discharge”) is a technique that performs an analysis based on the time domain to obtain a picture of the partial discharge events with respect to the power wave, and consists of representing in a three-dimensional diagram three components; ⁇ , q, n, which represent respectively the phase, the charge and the number of partial discharge occurrences during a given time.
- the generation of these patterns will depend on the partial discharge rate in each cycle and the number of cycles considered to have a representative pattern, so it comprises the inconvenience that the recording time for each type of partial discharge is very subjective. This pattern is also strongly influenced by the external noise and by the voltage of the electrical network, so the ambiguity of this image would be a problem to train a CNN correctly.
- FT Fourier Transform
- Fourier Transform is not efficient for analyzing partial discharges because it ignores or misestimates the rapid variations in signal frequency.
- Fourier Transform is widely used in signal processing and analysis with satisfactory results where these signals are periodic and regular enough, but not for signal processing and analysis where the spectrum varies over time (non-periodic signals).
- the Fourier Transform detects the presence of a certain frequency, but does not provide information about the evolution over time of the spectral characteristics of the signal.
- Many temporal aspects of the signal such as the beginning and end of a finite signal and the instance of appearance of a singularity in a transient signal, cannot be adequately analyzed by Fourier analysis.
- the present invention refers to a method of recognizing partial discharges, also referred as PD, in particular for diagnosing live electrical networks, which is intended to solve each and every one of the problems mentioned above.
- This method comprises a series of steps, among which there is a signal post-processing step, which by combining this step and an artificial neural network such as a convolutional neural network (CNN), makes it possible to recognize the sources of partial discharges with a high degree of accuracy, so that it helps in the management of the facilities, understanding by management all those tasks that allow the optimization of the maintenance of the electrical network, determining where to carry out an intervention with the purpose of avoiding faults, service outages that leave the consumers without electrical supply, and minimizing the costs for the electrical companies providing them with different analyses, alarms, etc.
- CNN convolutional neural network
- the method of recognizing partial discharges generally comprises the following steps:
- PD signals are acquired by sensors and are actual PD signals acquired by sensors in the field, such as signals produced by an insulation failure that are captured by e.g. capacitive or inductive sensors installed in the power grid.
- These signals acquired in a next step are pre-processed, i.e. a first filtering or processing of the signals is carried out in order to delimit these signals within a frequency range and eliminate electrical noise.
- the recognition method also comprises a post-processing step of the PD signals pre-processed in the previous step.
- This post-processing step refers to a second filtering or processing of the signals, where a scalogram is obtained, i.e. a high-resolution image or graphical representation in the frequency and time spectrum of the PD signals, using a well-known technique called Wavelet Transform.
- Wavelet Transform By means of the Wavelet Transform, a good location of the PD signals in time and frequency is established, so that by means of this technique one of the fundamental problems in the treatment of the signals is faced, such as the reduction of electrical noise, in such a way that a representation or image of the PD signals with greater resolution in the time and frequency domain is obtained, avoiding problems of analysis of the non-stationary signals and of fast transience, and mapping the signals in a time-frequency representation.
- the method object of the invention also comprises a step of construction of a library of partial discharge signals from known sources, these signals having been acquired, pre-processed and post-processed in the previous steps. These signals are subsequently employed in another step comprising the method for the training of the convolutional neural network (CNN).
- CNN convolutional neural network
- the method of recognition of the invention comprises an adaptation step (15) of the neural network, since the convolutional neural network (CNN) employed refers to an existing neural network, that is, it is not a neural network constructed expressly for use in the method of the present invention.
- This adaptation step (15) of the neural network makes it possible to adapt the input parameters of the neural network according to the format of the post-processed signals (input) and the output parameters of the neural network according to the desired objectives.
- CNN convolutional neural network
- results obtained in a subsequent step of verification of the partial discharges recognized by the convolutional neuronal network allows the relevant actions of maintenance of the electrical network to be taken, as well as provide feedback to the library of partial discharge signals from known sources by means of these new results, thus ensuring greater accuracy in future recognitions.
- This step of verification of the partial discharges recognized by the convolutional neuronal network refers to the verification by an operator in-situ (in field) of the result provided by the CNN. If the operator confirms that the result is accurate, it is included in the library along with the known PD signals. If the operator confirms that the result is not successful, it will also be included in the library as a new source of PD signals.
- the system comprises a recognition unit comprising a first module for post-processing PD signals and a second module corresponding to the neural network, such as a convolutional neural network (CNN).
- the first post-processing module feeds the second module of the convolutional neural network (CNN) through high-resolution inputs of PD signals, so that the combination of both modules allows highly accurate outputs or results to be obtained.
- the recognition unit comprises a third module corresponding to the library of partial discharge signals from known sources, as well as a fourth module for training the convolutional neural network (CNN) and a fifth module for verifying the partial discharges recognized by the second neural network module.
- the PD recognition system comprises a PD signal acquisition unit, such as a sensor, and a pre-processing unit for the PD signals acquired by the acquisition unit.
- Figure 1 shows a method of recognizing partial discharge signals based on the use of an existing convolutional neural network (CNN), so that this method also defines the steps to be followed for the adaptation (15) and training (16) of the existing neural network by means of partial discharge signals from known sources.
- CNN convolutional neural network
- the input parameters of the neural network are adapted according to the format of the input signals and the output parameters of the neural network according to the desired objectives.
- the method comprises an acquisition step (11) of at least one real PD signal through at least one sensor (1) in the field. This acquired signal is then subjected to a first filtering in a pre-processing step (12) and then to a second filtering in a post-processing step (13) using the Wavelet Transform, thus obtaining a high resolution scalogram or graphical representation (image) of the PD signal in the frequency and time spectrum.
- a library is built which includes all these PD signals from known sources.
- This library of PD signals from known sources is used in a subsequent training step (16) of the convolutional neural network (CNN), so that, with the trained CNN, inputs (images) of PD signals from unknown sources can be received and provide outputs or results with a high degree of accuracy in the identification of such sources.
- CNN convolutional neural network
- the partial discharge recognition method of the invention comprises the following application steps in signals from unknown sources and for the identification of the same:
- This verification step (18) of partial discharges recognized by the convolutional neural network (CNN) refers to the verification by an on-site operator of the result provided by the CNN. If the operator confirms that the result is accurate, it is included in the library along with the known partial discharge signals. If the operator confirms that the result is not successful, it will also be included in the library as a new source of PD signals.
- CNN convolutional neural network
- FIG. 2 shows the partial discharge recognition system (2) where the method described above is applicable.
- the partial discharge recognition system (2) comprises a recognition unit (3) that in turn comprises a first post-processing module (4) of partial discharge signals and a second module (5) corresponding to the neural network, such as a convolutional neural network (CNN).
- the first post-processing module (4) feeds the second module (5) of the convolutional neural network (CNN) through high-resolution inputs (images) of PD signals, so that the combination of both modules (4, 5) allows to obtain highly accurate results.
- CNN convolutional neural network
- the recognition unit (3) comprises a third module (6) corresponding to the library of partial discharge signals from known sources, as well as a fourth module (7) for training of the convolutional neural network (CNN) and a fifth module (10) for verification of the partial discharges recognized by the second neural network module (5).
- a third module (6) corresponding to the library of partial discharge signals from known sources, as well as a fourth module (7) for training of the convolutional neural network (CNN) and a fifth module (10) for verification of the partial discharges recognized by the second neural network module (5).
- CNN convolutional neural network
- the PD recognition system (2) comprises a PD signal acquisition unit (8), such as a sensor (1), and a pre-processing unit (9) of the PD signals acquired by the acquisition unit (8).
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- The partial discharge recognition method, specifically for diagnosing live electrical networks, allows the recognition of partial discharge sources using an existing convolutional neural network, previously adapted and subsequently trained by means of graphic representations of real partial discharge signals from known and acquired sources in electrical networks.
- A partial discharge is a phenomenon of dielectric breakdown that is confined and located in the region of an insulating medium, between two conductors that are at different potential. Partial discharge phenomena are in most cases due to insulation defects in the elements that are part of an electrical network, and these elements may consist of, for example, cables, transformers, switches, electrical connections, etc.
- Partial discharges can be characterized in three types depending on the properties of the medium between the conductive parts. They can be external, also called corona, which normally occur by the process of ionization of the air contained between the conductive parts. They can also be superficial, produced on the contact surface of two different insulating materials, or they can be internal, produced in internal cavities of a solid dielectric material.
- Partial discharges have harmful effects on the environment in which they occur. In a solid or liquid medium, they produce a slow but continuous degradation, which ends in the total dielectric breakdown of the insulating medium. In a gaseous medium, such as air, partial discharges produce the well-known corona discharge, which has consequences that can be directly observed by sight, sound or smell. However, there are other consequences that are not detectable with the naked eye, such as heat generation, power losses, mechanical erosion of the surfaces that are ionically bombarded, interference with radio waves, etc.
- If they occur and go unnoticed, they can have very serious consequences. Replacement or repair of damaged electrical network elements can be very costly and can result in a network outage over a long period of time, as well as mean significant economic losses for the electricity companies. The key to preventing any possible problems is the detection and recognition of partial discharges. Recognition of partial discharges can help to avoid risks and carry out proper maintenance of the installations. In short, performing a thorough control can save a great deal of time and money.
- There are methods of partial discharge recognition based on artificial neural networks, such as a convolutional neural network (CNN), which is a type of artificial neural network effective for image recognition and classification tasks. CNNs require relatively little pre-processing of signals compared to other image classification algorithms. This means that this neural network learns particular features of the signals that in traditional algorithms are designed by hand. This independence from previous knowledge and human effort in the design of the representative features of a PD signal is a characteristic of CNNs that provides a great advantage over other neural networks.
- In relation to this type of neural network, where the input values must be images, recent studies show that CNNs have improved their performance in classifying partial discharges, that is, in their function of recognizing the sources of partial discharges. CNNs have to be previously trained by means of images that represent the signals of known partial discharge sources, and in this sense, there are examples of partial discharge recognition methods that use as input for CNN training images of simulated partial discharge signals, i.e. not acquired from a power grid. However, the use of non-real signals in the CNN training step has the disadvantage that later, when performing recognition of signals acquired by sensors in the field, the accuracy of the result or "output" obtained is lower or the result is less reliable. On the contrary, there are other examples in which images of real partial discharge signals acquired by sensors in the field are used as input for CNN training, thus increasing the accuracy of the results obtained in partial discharge recognitions.
- In order to obtain the images that represent the real partial discharge signals acquired by sensors in the field, there are partial discharge recognition methods where a post-processing is applied to these signals. Common post-processing techniques are based on the analysis of PD signals in the time domain, the frequency domain or a combination of both domains.
- In the case of the time domain, it is possible to extract characteristics of the signal waveform, such as event occurrence, amplitude, rise time, fall time, duration, etc. The PRPD (technique called "phase-resolved partial discharge") is a technique that performs an analysis based on the time domain to obtain a picture of the partial discharge events with respect to the power wave, and consists of representing in a three-dimensional diagram three components; Φ, q, n, which represent respectively the phase, the charge and the number of partial discharge occurrences during a given time. The generation of these patterns will depend on the partial discharge rate in each cycle and the number of cycles considered to have a representative pattern, so it comprises the inconvenience that the recording time for each type of partial discharge is very subjective. This pattern is also strongly influenced by the external noise and by the voltage of the electrical network, so the ambiguity of this image would be a problem to train a CNN correctly.
- In the case of frequency domain analysis of PD signals, there are techniques such as Fourier Transform (FT) that allow the determination of the frequency components of the PD signal. However, Fourier Transform (FT) is not efficient for analyzing partial discharges because it ignores or misestimates the rapid variations in signal frequency. Fourier Transform is widely used in signal processing and analysis with satisfactory results where these signals are periodic and regular enough, but not for signal processing and analysis where the spectrum varies over time (non-periodic signals). The Fourier Transform detects the presence of a certain frequency, but does not provide information about the evolution over time of the spectral characteristics of the signal. Many temporal aspects of the signal, such as the beginning and end of a finite signal and the instance of appearance of a singularity in a transient signal, cannot be adequately analyzed by Fourier analysis.
- However, other techniques combine time-frequency analysis and provide information on the amplitude and energy concentration levels of the signal in the time-frequency spectrum. That is, they simultaneously provide the time and frequency characteristics of the signal. In this sense, it is possible to graphically represent a PD signal by means of a spectrogram obtained by applying the Short-Time Fourier Transform (STFT) to the PD signal. The STFT is one of the most common for time-frequency analysis. In this technique, the signal under study is divided into segments that are multiplied by a window function and then the classical Fourier Transform (FT) is calculated. STFT is easy to implement, but for the analysis of time-varying signals it provides low resolution. The structure of the spectrogram itself requires a resolution of the signal in time and frequency. Choosing the short analysis window guarantees good time localization, but at the expense of poor frequency resolution (due to Fourier duality) and vice versa. Furthermore, once an analysis window has been chosen, the resolution capabilities of the Spectrogram remain fixed for all time and frequency parameters.
- In short, by using the previously mentioned techniques in the post-processing of the signals for the CNN input, a graphic representation of the signals is obtained that is not very representative of the partial discharge phenomenon and consequently the output or result of the CNN has little precision or is not reliable.
- Examples of the state of the art can be cited regarding recognition methods in which the neural network used is a CNN and where this CNN is trained with images that represent real partial discharge signals acquired by sensors in the field. Thus, documents
US2015301102A1 ,CN107907799A andCN107238507A can be mentioned. In the recognition methods defined in them, Fourier Transform is used in the post-processing of the signals and, therefore, as mentioned above, the graphic representation of the signals lacks resolution and therefore the reliability of the CNN result is very low. - The present invention refers to a method of recognizing partial discharges, also referred as PD, in particular for diagnosing live electrical networks, which is intended to solve each and every one of the problems mentioned above. This method comprises a series of steps, among which there is a signal post-processing step, which by combining this step and an artificial neural network such as a convolutional neural network (CNN), makes it possible to recognize the sources of partial discharges with a high degree of accuracy, so that it helps in the management of the facilities, understanding by management all those tasks that allow the optimization of the maintenance of the electrical network, determining where to carry out an intervention with the purpose of avoiding faults, service outages that leave the consumers without electrical supply, and minimizing the costs for the electrical companies providing them with different analyses, alarms, etc.
- The method of recognizing partial discharges generally comprises the following steps:
- Acquisition of at least one partial discharge signal through at least one sensor,
- Pre-processing of the PD signal acquired through the sensor,
- Post-processing of the pre-processed and acquired PD signal through the sensor, and
- Neural network recognition of the post-processed partial discharge signal
- More specifically, PD signals are acquired by sensors and are actual PD signals acquired by sensors in the field, such as signals produced by an insulation failure that are captured by e.g. capacitive or inductive sensors installed in the power grid. These signals acquired in a next step are pre-processed, i.e. a first filtering or processing of the signals is carried out in order to delimit these signals within a frequency range and eliminate electrical noise.
- The recognition method also comprises a post-processing step of the PD signals pre-processed in the previous step. This post-processing step refers to a second filtering or processing of the signals, where a scalogram is obtained, i.e. a high-resolution image or graphical representation in the frequency and time spectrum of the PD signals, using a well-known technique called Wavelet Transform. By means of the Wavelet Transform, a good location of the PD signals in time and frequency is established, so that by means of this technique one of the fundamental problems in the treatment of the signals is faced, such as the reduction of electrical noise, in such a way that a representation or image of the PD signals with greater resolution in the time and frequency domain is obtained, avoiding problems of analysis of the non-stationary signals and of fast transience, and mapping the signals in a time-frequency representation.
- In addition, the method object of the invention also comprises a step of construction of a library of partial discharge signals from known sources, these signals having been acquired, pre-processed and post-processed in the previous steps. These signals are subsequently employed in another step comprising the method for the training of the convolutional neural network (CNN).
- However, prior to the training of the convolutional neural network (CNN), the method of recognition of the invention comprises an adaptation step (15) of the neural network, since the convolutional neural network (CNN) employed refers to an existing neural network, that is, it is not a neural network constructed expressly for use in the method of the present invention. This adaptation step (15) of the neural network makes it possible to adapt the input parameters of the neural network according to the format of the post-processed signals (input) and the output parameters of the neural network according to the desired objectives.
- Once the existing convolutional neural network (CNN) has been adapted, the next step is the training of this neural network, using the library of partial discharge signals from known sources. In this way, with the trained convolutional neural network (CNN), it can receive image inputs representing PD signals from unknown sources and provide highly accurate results in the identification of such sources.
- Finally, these results obtained in a subsequent step of verification of the partial discharges recognized by the convolutional neuronal network (CNN) allows the relevant actions of maintenance of the electrical network to be taken, as well as provide feedback to the library of partial discharge signals from known sources by means of these new results, thus ensuring greater accuracy in future recognitions. This step of verification of the partial discharges recognized by the convolutional neuronal network (CNN) refers to the verification by an operator in-situ (in field) of the result provided by the CNN. If the operator confirms that the result is accurate, it is included in the library along with the known PD signals. If the operator confirms that the result is not successful, it will also be included in the library as a new source of PD signals.
- In accordance with another object of the invention, a partial discharge recognition system is described below where the above described recognition method is applicable.
- The system comprises a recognition unit comprising a first module for post-processing PD signals and a second module corresponding to the neural network, such as a convolutional neural network (CNN). The first post-processing module feeds the second module of the convolutional neural network (CNN) through high-resolution inputs of PD signals, so that the combination of both modules allows highly accurate outputs or results to be obtained. Likewise, the recognition unit comprises a third module corresponding to the library of partial discharge signals from known sources, as well as a fourth module for training the convolutional neural network (CNN) and a fifth module for verifying the partial discharges recognized by the second neural network module.
- Finally, the PD recognition system comprises a PD signal acquisition unit, such as a sensor, and a pre-processing unit for the PD signals acquired by the acquisition unit.
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Figure 2 .- Shows a block diagram of the partial discharge recognition system where the recognition method ofFigure 1 applies. - An example of a preferred embodiment is described below, mentioning the figures above, without limiting or reducing the scope of protection of the present invention.
Figure 1 shows a method of recognizing partial discharge signals based on the use of an existing convolutional neural network (CNN), so that this method also defines the steps to be followed for the adaptation (15) and training (16) of the existing neural network by means of partial discharge signals from known sources. - In the adaptation step (15) of the existing convolutional neural network (CNN), the input parameters of the neural network are adapted according to the format of the input signals and the output parameters of the neural network according to the desired objectives.
- The method comprises an acquisition step (11) of at least one real PD signal through at least one sensor (1) in the field. This acquired signal is then subjected to a first filtering in a pre-processing step (12) and then to a second filtering in a post-processing step (13) using the Wavelet Transform, thus obtaining a high resolution scalogram or graphical representation (image) of the PD signal in the frequency and time spectrum.
- In the case of PD signals from known sources, once the signals have passed through the post-processing step (13), in a following step (14) a library is built which includes all these PD signals from known sources. This library of PD signals from known sources is used in a subsequent training step (16) of the convolutional neural network (CNN), so that, with the trained CNN, inputs (images) of PD signals from unknown sources can be received and provide outputs or results with a high degree of accuracy in the identification of such sources.
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Figure 1 , the partial discharge recognition method of the invention comprises the following application steps in signals from unknown sources and for the identification of the same: - Acquisition (11) of at least one partial discharge signal through at least one sensor (1),
- Pre-processing (12) of the PD signal acquired through the sensor (1),
- Post-processing (13) of the pre-processed and acquired partial discharge signal through the sensor (1),
- Recognition (17) by the convolutional neural network (CNN) of the post-processed partial discharge signal, and
- Verification (18) of the partial discharge recognized by the convolutional neural network (CNN).
- Once the PD signals have been verified and accepted, they are incorporated into the library of PD signals from known sources, expanding that library with new data that will ensure greater accuracy in future recognitions. This verification step (18) of partial discharges recognized by the convolutional neural network (CNN) refers to the verification by an on-site operator of the result provided by the CNN. If the operator confirms that the result is accurate, it is included in the library along with the known partial discharge signals. If the operator confirms that the result is not successful, it will also be included in the library as a new source of PD signals.
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Figure 2 shows the partial discharge recognition system (2) where the method described above is applicable. The partial discharge recognition system (2) comprises a recognition unit (3) that in turn comprises a first post-processing module (4) of partial discharge signals and a second module (5) corresponding to the neural network, such as a convolutional neural network (CNN). The first post-processing module (4) feeds the second module (5) of the convolutional neural network (CNN) through high-resolution inputs (images) of PD signals, so that the combination of both modules (4, 5) allows to obtain highly accurate results. In addition, the recognition unit (3) comprises a third module (6) corresponding to the library of partial discharge signals from known sources, as well as a fourth module (7) for training of the convolutional neural network (CNN) and a fifth module (10) for verification of the partial discharges recognized by the second neural network module (5). - Finally, the PD recognition system (2) comprises a PD signal acquisition unit (8), such as a sensor (1), and a pre-processing unit (9) of the PD signals acquired by the acquisition unit (8).
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- Method of partial discharge recognition for diagnosing live electrical networks which comprises the following steps:- acquisition (11) of at least one partial discharge (PD) signal through at least one sensor (1),- pre-processing (12) of the PD signal acquired through the sensor (1), in order to delimit the PD signal within a frequency range and to eliminate electrical noise.- post-processing (13) of the pre-processed PD signal acquired through the sensor (1), and- recognition (17) of the post-processed partial discharge signal by a neural network,being the method characterised in that the post-processing step (13) of the PD signal comprises a step for obtaining a PD signal scalogram based on the Wavelet Transform.
- Method of partial discharge recognition according to claim 1, characterised in that the recognition neural network is a convolutional neural network.
- Method of partial discharge recognition according to claim 2, characterized in that it further comprises an adaptation step (15) of the convolutional neuronal network.
- Method of partial discharge recognition according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a step of construction of a library (14) of partial discharge signals from known sources.
- Method of partial discharge recognition according to claim 4, characterized in that it further comprises a training step (16) of the convolutional neural network through the library of partial discharge signals from known sources.
- Method of partial discharge recognition according to claim 5, characterized in that it further comprises a verification step (18) of the partial discharge recognized by the convolutional neural network.
- Method of partial discharge recognition according to claim 6, characterised in that the verified partial discharge signals are incorporated into the partial discharge signal library.
- Partial discharge recognition system (2) for diagnosing live electrical networks that carries out the method according to the previous claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it comprises a recognition unit (3) that in turn comprises a first post-processing module (4) of partial discharge signals and a second neural network module (5).
- Partial discharge recognition system (2) according to claim 8, characterised in that the second module (5) of the neural network comprises a convolutional neural network.
- Partial discharge recognition system (2) according to claims 8 or 9, characterised in that the recognition unit (3) comprises a third module (6) of partial discharge signal library from known sources.
- Partial discharge recognition system (2) according to claim 10, characterized in that the recognition unit (3) comprises a fourth module (7) of convolutional neural network training.
- Partial discharge recognition system (2) according to claim 11, characterized in that the recognition unit (3) comprises a fifth module (10) of verification of the partial discharges recognized by the second module (5) of the neural network.
- Partial discharge recognition system (2) according to claim 8, characterised in that it comprises a partial discharge signal acquisition unit (8).
- Partial discharge recognition system (2) according to claim 13, characterised in that the partial discharge signal acquisition unit (8) comprises at least one sensor (1).
- Partial discharge recognition system (2) according to claims 13 or 14, characterised in that it comprises a pre-processing unit (9) of the partial discharge signals acquired by the acquisition unit (8).
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